Urupês
by José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato
'Urupês' Summary
Urupês is a collection of short stories by Monteiro Lobato that was first published in 1918. The stories are set in rural Brazil and they offer a satirical and critical look at the social and political conditions of the time. One of the most famous stories in the collection is "Jeca Tatu", which tells the story of a lazy and ignorant peasant who is the embodiment of the Brazilian sertão (backlands). Lobato's stories are known for their humor and their use of local dialect, and they have been praised for their realism and their insights into Brazilian society.Book Details
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